Subtract 24/35 from 16/27
16/27 - 24/35 is -88/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
16/27 = 16 × 35/27 × 35 = 560/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
24/35 = 24 × 27/35 × 27 = 648/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/945 - 648/945 = 560 - 648/945 = -88/945
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